Custom GPTs · The Multiverse School

What You'll Learn

Using Large Language Models is an engaging course designed to introduce a wide audience to the transformative potential of AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, without requiring prior technical expertise. Participants will explore the practical applications of these models in enhancing decision-making, creativity, and productivity in various settings. The course offers hands-on experience in customizing AI tools for real-world challenges, aiming to provide a deep understanding of both the opportunities and the critical considerations of employing large language models in personal and professional domains.

Develop a complex prompt template
Develop a rubric after rigorous testing of inputs
Create a custom GPT that can retrieve knowledge from documents
Create a custom GPT that can retrieve knowledge from a public API
Design interaction protocols that enable responsible use of large language models
Create a Custom GPT that can upgrade your other Custom GPTs

Course Schedule

1Week

124.5Classroom Hours

Week 1

More Complex GPTs

Monday, October 21 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT

Use the Expert Reviewers strategy to evaluate model output and refine it, use Expert Prompt Optimization to create a prompt as if it were written by a subject matter expert, develop a rubric after rigorous testing of inputs, design interaction protocols that enable responsible use of large language models, and develop a complex prompt template.

49.5h

Week 1

Retrieval Augmented Generation

Tuesday, October 22 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT

Create a custom GPT that can retrieve knowledge from documents, decompose large amounts of knowledge into Sparse Priming Representation, and develop a complex prompt template.

49.5h

Week 1

GPTs use Tools

Wednesday, October 23 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT

Create a custom GPT that can retrieve knowledge from a public API, and create a custom GPT that can send data to Zapier or a webhook.

25.5h

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Who Is This Course For

This course is tailored for a broad audience, including managers, product professionals, executives, and technically inclined individuals. It focuses on the applications of ChatGPT and other large language models for non-technical users, showcasing how these technologies can enhance decision-making, creativity, and productivity across various domains. No prior technical skills or knowledge of machine learning are required, making it accessible to anyone interested in leveraging the power of AI to achieve their goals.

Who this is for & what you'll need

No code

The AI writes any code. You'll never touch a terminal.

Any computer

Just a web browser, nothing to install.

Where This Class Leads

What you leave able to do

produce a rubric a model can apply
generalise a tool interface for model use
parameterise a prompt template
parameterise an agent persona
verify a rubric against independent graders
design a packaged assistant over your documents
design an interaction protocol for responsible use

How you show it. The written protocol, its implementation, and a log of at least one real interaction where it refused or escalated instead of answering.

It sits on one path

Replace repetitive business operations with AI (a mini-MBA in AI).3 of 4 after Automate Your Email: No Code AI Automation · before Context Engineering

About 12 hours of practice sit behind this one. See what your hours buy.

Join the Course

Pay what you can - accessible learning for all

The minimum is $20, it keeps out spam. Need a larger discount? Apply for a scholarship. We offer 100% scholarships, no one is turned away for lack of funds.

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Instructor

Liz Howard

Future Infinitive☸️ (Liz Howard) Founder & Professor, The Multiverse School Computer Science · AI · Cybersecurity Formerly faculty, Cal State Monterey Bay Co-founder, Hipcamp Previously built Hackbright Academy, Girl Develop It, Galvanize, Enki

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are classes delivered?

All classes are live and online via video call. Sessions are recorded so you can review them later if you miss one.

What does "pay what you can" mean?

We show a suggested price, but you can pay any amount. If you need a larger discount, apply for a scholarship, we offer 100% scholarships and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Do I need prior experience?

No code. The AI writes any code. You'll never touch a terminal.

What do I get when I enroll?

Live sessions with the instructor, access to course curriculum materials, community access via our Matrix chat server, and recordings of all sessions.

Want to schedule this course for your team?

Contact us: liz@themultiverse.school